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National Student Survey Rates GSC, Other Schools
Tue Jan 3, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 22, 2016

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Glenville State College
Public Relations Department
(304) 462-4115

GLENVILLE, WV - The 2016 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) results are in, and Glenville State College was highly ranked in several categories.

Both first-year and senior students ranked GSC higher than peer institutions in terms of student-faculty interaction. Students also reported positive academic interactions through high-impact practices, such as service-learning projects, research with faculty, community service, internships, and senior capstone experiences.

Glenville State CollegeGSC previously participated in a NSSE survey in 2011 and this year GSC seniors again ranked the institution with a higher favorable image than similar schools; 83% said they would choose Glenville State College again if they could start their college careers over. Additionally, 85% of seniors rated their overall experience with GSC as ‘excellent’ or ‘good.’

Overall, Glenville State received high marks across the board from first-year and senior students when asked about the nature and quality of their experiences at GSC. Seniors also felt they were able to acquire job/work related knowledge and skills and learned to work effectively with others during their time at GSC.

The survey also provides insights into areas in which the college can improve student perception. Those include challenging students to do their best work, providing opportunities for multicultural interaction, and urging students to spend more time preparing for classes.

“I am extremely proud of our faculty for their positive student-faculty interactions and use of high-impact practices. These activities are essential for engaging students in active learning and it is encouraging to know that students realize and appreciate the unique opportunities provided at GSC,” said Glenville State College Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Milan Vavrek.

NSSE is conducted by Indiana University. The student survey annually collects information at hundreds of four-year colleges and universities about student participation in programs and activities that institutions provide for their learning and personal development. The results provide an estimate of how undergraduates spend their time and what they gain from attending college. The results also reflect behaviors by students and institutions that are associated with desired outcomes of college and point to areas where colleges and universities are performing well and aspects of the undergraduate experience that could be improved.

For more information about GSC, visit www.glenville.edu or call the GSC Admissions Office at (304) 462-6130 or toll-free at (800) 924-2010.

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